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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
1
The piece attacks Brookhart endorsed by the Socialist party urging Iowa Republicans and Democrats to unite against him. It argues that a Socialist victory would harm American government and urges voters to support Clyde Herring and defeat Brookhart at the polls in November.
A local editorial attacks Brookhart for opposing the soldiers bonus, now favoring it only to compel profiteers to pay. It defends Clyde Herring as a safe choice for Iowa and Republican supporters, while criticizing Brookhart’s alignment with a different set of policies. The page also records a series of local notes from Anita including visits, business activity, and social chatter.
The record recalls that Brookhart has not denied being a delegate to the Chicago convention where unrest and discord representatives gathered to discuss overthrowing both major parties and forming a new party aligned with various reform elements.
Mr and Mrs Paul Smith announce the birth of their son Normand Paul Smith in Deer Trail Colorado on September 8. He is the grandson of Lynn Johnson and his wife former Anita residents and the great grandson of Mr and Mrs Beel of this area.
Relatives report the serious illness of Hughie Stellingworth son of Mr and Mrs D J Stellingworth of Jackson Michigan. He is at the Tierney home east of Anita after undergoing intubation by Dr H E Campbell showing early signs of recovery. This Cass County first use of the procedure outside cities brings cautious optimism for full recovery. Aunt Kathryn Tierney a Des Moines nurse remains at the bedside.
The speaker argues defeating a Socialist is in Iowa and national interests and contends the margin of victory is irrelevant to the outcome. The comment emphasizes opposition to Clyde Herring as a U.S. Senate candidate.
Senator Brookhart targets "the Mothers of Iowa" urging their votes while reminding that he has long opposed the soldiers' bonus measure, framing the issue as a key political appeal to veterans and families.
The passage likens La Follette and Brookhart to old Populists and predicts Iowa farmers will back a blunt outsider to shake up politics if Brookhart wins the Senate seat. It uses harsh, humorous imagery to argue for political change.
W O Payne's Forum argues for Brookhart viewing him as a strong businesslike public servant and a boon to Iowa and national interests. The piece claims both parties should support Brookhart and suggests Socialists in Iowa should enthusiastically back him.
The passage accuses Brookhart of preoccupation with self and promoting a purportedly beautiful and benevolent socialist platform, attributing neglect to republican principles, the Republican party, and the administration.
Widespread misgivings crop up among Iowa Democrats who repeatedly choose Brookhart for the United States Senate during pivotal moments. Critics accuse party members of backing the candidate at critical times despite ongoing concerns about his suitability.
Funeral held for Newton Curtis Burkhart who died Friday at his Anita home after nearly two years of illness. He served Anita as council member and school board member, owned a blacksmith shop and Burkhart harrow patent, and was active in the M E Church and local business. He was born September 17 1853 in Martinsburg Virginia and died September 1 1922 at sixty eight years. He leaves eight children and a brother Harry Burkhart of Lanark Illinois.
C Max Williams of Menlo spent Saturday in Anita as guest of his brother Dr Phil T Williams. The passage describes a brotherly tribute to a deceased man, praising his honesty, devotion as husband father and friend, and saying he shall live and never die in memory.
The text argues against gender based religious segregations while noting a Paris contest awarding a prize for the "most beautiful legs" with a $100000 policy. It questions the fairness of judging beauty and likens it to religious outreach, urging universal access to gospel.
The Evergreen Cemetery Association invites all lot owners to a Saturday 2:30 PM meeting at Forshay & Forshay to transact business. Officers and the Ladies' Cemetery Association run the grounds with dues funding salaries and upkeep. deficits have been covered by the Evergreen Association. A full financial statement and recent receipts will be presented.
Congressman W. R. Green, named among the Big Six, held the final call on the tariff bill as it moved to conference between the Senate and House. The new bill shields most farm products with tariffs.
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